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Registration: 28 January 2024

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last month
seamus452

Keeping a us residence versus a virtual address by seamus452

Just wondering what folks experiences have been with virtual addresses (ie. mailbox services)  as opposed to actually maintaining a home or apartment in the states while living in Spain.   Thank you.

heapophoto

@seamus452 I messaged you by clicking on your name. You can reply the same way. Read More

heapophoto replied to a thread
last month
seamus452

Keeping a us residence versus a virtual address by seamus452

Just wondering what folks experiences have been with virtual addresses (ie. mailbox services)  as opposed to actually maintaining a home or apartment in the states while living in Spain.   Thank you.

heapophoto

US Global Mail is the link under review above, btw. Read More

heapophoto replied to a thread
last month
seamus452

Keeping a us residence versus a virtual address by seamus452

Just wondering what folks experiences have been with virtual addresses (ie. mailbox services)  as opposed to actually maintaining a home or apartment in the states while living in Spain.   Thank you.

heapophoto

@seamus452 we've used [link under review] the 3+ years we've been in Spain. I can't say I recommend them though. Scanning is a little expensive and usually it's mail we don't care about. We've been weening our need away from them by having mail ... Read More

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11 months ago
Cheryl

Cost of living in Spain in 2024 by Cheryl

Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Spain, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in Spain. Here are ...

heapophoto

I just relized the cost is for TWO months! D'oh! I knew that, but forgot. Sorry for the confusion on that- big difference. The last few bills for gas...Jan/Dec 2024- €371Nov/Oct 2023- €110Aug/Sept 2023- €105June/July 2023- ... Read More

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11 months ago
Cheryl

Cost of living in Spain in 2024 by Cheryl

Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Spain, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in Spain. Here are ...

heapophoto

@lmurphy213 glad you found it helpful. We lived in LA for 5 years and NorCal before that, so that is our basis for cost comparison. Yes, gas for heating (radiators and water). The cost of gas has really gone all over the place in our 3 years in ... Read More

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last year
Cheryl

Cost of living in Spain in 2024 by Cheryl

Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Spain, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in Spain. Here are ...

heapophoto

For two of us...When it comes to housing, what is the cost of renting or buying an apartment or house in Spain?Central Madrid, top floor w/terrace, 2 bed 2 bath, US type kitchen size, 120sq meter, we pay €3200. We found this through an agency ... Read More

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Julien

New members of the Spain forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Spain forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...

heapophoto

@Julien Hello! My wife and I are both from California and moved to Madrid in 2021. I'm on a work visa, so that was sorted by my employer. (A process done during the middle of covid- not fun!) We are considering permanent residency after 5 years. ... Read More